Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action-Adventure / Adventure
Valis III
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Telenet |
| Publisher | Telenet |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Valis |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Valis III is an action-adventure game released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Telenet. It blends action-adventure, adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness. Among the 18 Genesis action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Valis series; on the Genesis you can also try Valis: The Fantasm Soldier, Syd of Valis and Valis. The series also appears on other systems with Valis: The Fantasm Soldier (NES) and Super Valis IV (SNES). Telenet also made Gaiares for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Valis III is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Valis III cheats & codes
63 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | FFF447:24 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Magic | FFF44B:24 |
| Infinite Time | FFF45B:3F |
| Fake Timer | FFC0BB:XX |
| Infinite Lives | FFF459:09 |
Valis III walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Valis III FAQ
When did Valis III come out on the Genesis?
Valis III was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.
Who made Valis III?
It was developed by Telenet.
Is Valis III multiplayer?
No. Valis III is a single-player game.
How long does Valis III take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Valis III typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Valis III on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.